Community Infrastructure Fund

About

We are enduring a moment in which deep-rooted systemic crises are becoming more acute and visible than they have in decades, with widespread job loss, challenges to housing, and limited government support. For communities historically impacted by inequitable systems and failed policies, this reality is not new. As Black organizers have reminded us, “we keep each other safe.”

The Community Infrastructure Fund is investing in BIPOC led development of resources, tools, and people who uphold communities.

This experimental fund into mutual aid is our chance at Omidyar Network to learn through supporting and consulting with organizations on the frontlines. We are joined by Art in Praxis consultants Jess Solomon and Richael Faithful to steward the fund, and an inspiring Advisory Council of mutual aid activists who will decide where funds go.

Mutual aid organizers most at the margins, including BIPOC, immigrant, working class/poor, and LGBTQIA+ people are strongly encouraged to apply.

By distributing the funding in a participatory way via a diverse Advisory Council, we aim to mirror mutual aid values and play a small part in contributing to a mutualist future that centers community and supports the individuals leading the work.

ROLE

Co-Architect of the fund – Led research and concept behind fund (interviewed 70+ activists, organizers, technologists, funders), drafted fund proposal. Once approved created interview process, interviewed potential consultants, co-created Advisory committee.

Now serving as an Advisor on the Advisory Committee.

Site: https://omidyar.com/the-community-infrastructure-fund-for-mutual-aid/